Daily Roundup--February 6, 2012

 China is banning its airlines from paying an EU emissions tax on all flights in and out of Europe. Twenty six other countries, including the U.S. and India, are protesting the legality of the EU’s actions.

The NY Giants did some celebrating on their flight home today from Indianapolis to Newark. This video was posted before they even landed:

It looks like full body scans will be required at Australia’s international airports. No more opting for a pat down. Only those with serious medical conditions may opt out.

A new bill in front of the Senate  will allow airports to hire private screeners to replace the TSA. This bill, which already passed the House of Representatives, is expected to pass the Senate and then be signed by the President. The bill overrides TSA head John Pistole who said he would not allow private screeners.

This has nothing to do with travel but it’s just wrong!!!!! Thank you for allowing me my rant.

Comments

[Pat]

What most people fail to know is that John Mica's wife owns a major share of coventry security and he has been pushing the private screeners for years. It will not matter if they are private or not they still must follow the same procedures that the Gov has put in place. They will just be paid by the private companies at less money. Coventry will then pocket the extra money. Big corporations will be the only winners in this deal.

[Frank@OBOW]

I tried to find information on John Mica's wife and "Coventry Security." I couldn't find any. Would you please tell us where you got this information..

If you're talking about Covenant Aviation Security which provides screenings at some airports, then his wife doesn't own any part of the company. There was some controversy when Fox News reported a campaign contribution by them to John MIca.